Organisms

Spirulina

A genus of filamentous CYANOBACTERIA found in most lakes and ponds. It has been used as a nutritional supplement particularly due to its high protein content.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

A genus of filamentous CYANOBACTERIA found in most lakes and ponds. It has been used as a nutritional supplement particularly due to its high protein content.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Arthrospira
  • Arthrospira maxima
  • Spirulina maxima

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with the cephalopod suborder Spirulina

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History Note

2007 (1982)

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  1. B03w.280.697w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Spirulina. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D053545. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D053545
  2. Spirulina. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirulina_(genus)
  3. Spirulina. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14565729